Baptism & Membership
Recent Baptisms
THE MEPHAM FAMILY
July 17, 2022
THE RAMOS/NATARUS FAMILY
July 17, 2022
THE BRADLEY FAMILY
July 17, 2022
THE HILLIARD FAMILY
August 7, 2022
THE POLLARD FAMILY
January 29, 2023
THE OSBORNE FAMILY
April 30, 2023
THE HANER FAMILY
April 30, 2023
THE PIERSON FAMILY
July 30, 2023
THE PYNE-CUMMINGS FAMILY
July 30, 2023
THE LEDBETTER FAMILY
July 30, 2023
THE DURANY FAMILY
July 30, 2023
Baptism
Baptism is one of the two sacraments of the United Methodist Church, the other being the Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion. Baptism is a recognition through the sacramental act of what God has already done for us. At Cumming FUMC, baptisms are performed for people of all ages. Whether you are parents who are presenting your infants, youth who are being confirmed as members of the church, or adults who have made the decision to be baptized later in life, one of the pastors will meet with you to help you fully understand and accept the sacrament of baptism.
Baptisms are performed as a part of corporate worship and are most commonly performed using the method of sprinkling. Pouring and immersion are also available.
To arrange a conversation about receiving a baptism, please email Kristy Thompson here.
New Members
2024
JACK & REV. SHARON RUBEY
JL & KATHY THOMPSON
DR. LAURA GETTY
DAN & NANCY WRIGHT
DAVID & AMY BOONE
KAHNER & DELANEY JACKSON
FREDDIE & MICHELLE FREDRICKSON, SOPHIE, EMILY, and ABIGAIL
2023
MIKE & REV. CARA THOMPSON
STEVE & BECKY HUNT
RETT JONES
NANCY BRITTON
NATE & LARA BRAMEL
REV. Dr. BRANDON & DR. JENNIFER HARRIS, PARKS (not pictured) and AVA
DAVID & JEAN COLLINS
FRANK & DEE SPERA
LOU & BONNIE ORSI
TED & MOLLY SZYMANSKI
SUSAN VAN VELD
ALVAN, CYNTHIA, AKLEN, AMELIA, and ALVIN NWANKWO
KRISTIE LEDBETTER
DANIEL, RENEE, THEO and BEATRICE (not pictured) SCHMIDT
TONY & MELANIE JONES and RETT
JACKSON WESLEY NEIGHBORS, HANNAH ELIZABETH RICKER, JIM SCOTT LETCHWORTH
JOSHUA BENJAMIN PRICE JR, ISABELLA GRACE TARANTINO, JOSHUA SCOTT WOODCOCK
LIAM DURANY, WILLIAM TYLER PAYNE, WYATT THOMAS HUGHES WASHBURN
ADDISON LEIGH HUGHES THOMPSON, ADDISON GRACE McDONALD, EMMA MARIE LEACH
BOWEN LEWIS, DANIEL ROBERT BARTLETT, DAVISON LEWIS
ELLLIE CLAIRE MESSER, EVAN LEE BURGESS, HAGAN HUNT
BRIAN & ELIZABETH PIERSON EMORY, ELLIOTTE, REESE and RUBY ELIZABETH
BRODY DURANY
PAT WELCH
BRYAN & COURTNEY HOWELL HAYDEN and HOLLY
RABINDRAN JAIKUMAR ALBERT & FLORENCE RABINDRAN, RICHARD, REBECCA, and REUBEN
KYLE & TERAN POSEY, BLAKE and BROOKS
PHILLIP COCHRAN & EMILY FIELDS and CAMPBELL FIELDS
MICA CRAIG
JEROME & JULIE SIMS
CHRIS & ALLIE SMITH and OLIVER
KHARA TIDD
JAY LAMBERT & JENNIFER COMPTON, ELLA and JW
Membership
Your decision to become a part of Cumming First United Methodist Church is a significant one and one that we believe will bring great joy, spiritual and personal growth, and a meaningful connection to other children of God. Membership at Cumming FUMC is open to all persons who have been baptized. When you become a member, you profess your faith in God, your desire to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and commit to join with your church community to keep the vows made at your baptism. The vows you will make include promises to faithfully participate in the life and ministries of Cumming First United Methodist Church through your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
Membership comes through:
- Profession of Faith – when you profess your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior you and have been or will be baptized.
- Reaffirmation of Faith – for those who are already baptized and renewing their initial profession of faith after a period of inactivity or non-member status.
- Transfer of Membership – for those transferring membership from another United Methodist Church or other denomination. Baptisms from all Christian churches are recognized and we will send a letter of transfer to your previous church.
Cumming FUMC offers several new member classes throughout the year which give an overview of the United Methodist Church and specifically Cumming First United Methodist Church. Although participation in the classes is not required to join, it is encouraged as it offers a chance to meet and hear from other prospective members, the pastoral and professional staff, and church leaders.
To arrange a conversation about becoming a member, you can email Kristy Thompson, Church Administrator here.